Remote Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate, Medical Malpractice/Healthcare

Summary

Join our team as a Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate in Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP. We are seeking an attorney with 1-4 years of experience to work collaboratively with senior litigators, draft and review pleadings, and represent clients in court.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in New York (or pending admission – passed bar)
• At least 1 year of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation
• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents
• Analysis of medical records
• Represent clients in court
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of medical malpractice litigation
• Interact with medical experts
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis
• Draft motions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Interact with clients

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Family and parental leave